Commonwealth, state, and territory agriculture ministers have met and confirmed their commitment to jointly lead the renewal of the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS), and to develop a National Statement on Animal Welfare.
The announcement also coincided with the formal launch and commencement of public consultation on the renewal of the AAWS.
The national statement will reflect the shared commitment by Federal, State and Territory Ministers to jointly lead the renewal of the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy and to work together with animal industries and non-government…